In Iowa, Romney and pork

12/29/11 01:26 PM EST

Mitt Romney just announced a strikingly aggressive schedule from Dec. 30 through Jan. 3, an all-in Iowa push.

That means, among other things, that his press corps may turn up late to this kind of classically pork-heavy Iowa party for media and political types, per the state GOP, called "Raucous Before the Caucus":

Entertainment will be provided by local band Flipside. All food and beverage will highlight local samplings provided by Hy-Vee, Iowa Pork Producers, Templeton Rye and highlights from Bacon Fest. The World Food Prize will play host to the event, making this their first national media reception.

Some fun tidbits — Bauders famous peppermint ice cream bars from the Iowa State Fair will be served along with Baby Boomers "Obama" cookie ... plus, late-night pizza from Casey's General Stores — best pizza in Iowa! Templeton Rye will be serving up their special batch while Bacon Fest will serve over 1,200 bacon-on-a-stick.